Program Description

Certificates:
Teacher Leadership (new) online only. If you want to be a teacher leader, this 15-hour certificate is for you. The certificate will hone your skills in instructional leadership, data-driven decision making and communication, communication, and mentoring. Why these skills? Because we know that teacher leaders who are skilled in instructional leadership, data communication, and communication can help improve student achievement. By establishing and maintaining relationships, teacher leaders can mentor novice teachers to hone the skills they need to be successful.
Superintendent Certification Program (campus and regional)a 15 credit-hour program. This program prepares students interested in pursuing careers as School District Superintendents in Texas. The program is pleased to announce that three courses are now incorporated into the Ed.D. program for dual credit. In addition to coursework requirements, the Texas Education Agency requires Texas certification as a teacher and principal and at least two years of TEA-approved teaching experience. SBECs School Superintendent TExES examination must also be passed. Information regarding the TExES for school superintendent certification and registration materials are available from the College of Education Certification Office.

Departmental Application Instructions: The College of Education Application can be found at www.educ.ttu.edu under “apply now”. You should receive your eraider ID and activation code within 48 hours of applying to the Graduate School. You will need this information to begin your College of Education application. All materials required by the program for review will need to be submitted on the COE online application site.

Graduate School Deadlines

Domestic deadlines

For domestic applicants, there is no specific Graduate Admissions deadline, although we encourage domestic applicants to apply at least three (3) months in advance of the semester to which they want to apply.

International Deadlines

For international applicants, we have the following priority deadlines:

International Fall Deadlines

International Spring Deadlines

International Sum I Deadlines

International Sum II Deadlines

January 15

June 15

January 15

January 15

International applications and materials may be submitted after the deadline, but this may significantly delay the processing and evaluation of your application.

Departmental Deadlines

Domestic deadlines

US Fall Deadlines

US Spring Deadlines

US Sum I Deadlines

US Sum II Deadlines

September 10

January 20

June 2

July 8

International Deadlines

International Fall Deadlines

International Spring Deadlines

International Sum I Deadlines

International Sum II Deadlines

February 15

July 15

February 15

February 15

***Note :

The department application deadlines may be different from the Graduate School application deadlines. You must apply by the earliest deadline listed to guarantee that your application will be processed for the semester you are applying for.

1) Apply to Graduate School : Fill out the online application at Apply Texas.

2) Pay your application fee: $60 initial application fee, $50 for each subsequent application (including changes of entry date, add/change program, or readmission). Application fees may be paid via ApplyTexas at the time of application submission or by credit card on our website.

3) Contact the Graduate Program Coordinator in your prospective department. Many departments have separate application requirements and deadlines, and the Graduate Program Coordinator will be able to assist you in your application process.

4) Send application requirements, from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended to Texas Tech University Graduate School.